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I have been so sick and tired of never being able to easily open/close the curtains that go across our rather large windows because the rings get hung up on those telescoping rod humps. I searched all over Pinterest and the web to find a solution. I found two: 1) I could make my hubby cut out all new custom length rods (not going to happen) or 2) try this special teflon tape. While the tape has gotten pretty good reviews and would probably be a better option for wooden rods, I just couldn’t wait any longer so I thought I’d give regular ol’ tape a try on our metal rods:
- Clean curtain rod so it’s free of dirt/dust (that took the longest part for me, ha!)
- Get out some good sticking clear packing tape.
- Wrap it securely but *lightly* around the section with the hump – meaning, you want the tape to stay, but you don’t want to press it into the hump…use it to make a “ramp” over the hump.
- Open and close your curtains ’til your heart’s content.
I don’t know how long this will last, but for now, I am one happy camper being able to use my curtains they way they were intended!!! You’re welcome 😉
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for…
- running water
- laundry soap
- any kind of soap (that has to be the only thing keeping me well)
- kids that want to snuggle when they’re sick
- my husband because I have been LOST without him while he’s been sick
- that it’s only a virus
- Cloves, oranges, and rosemary, because I needed *something* to freshen up this house today…
Evidently, this holiday season, I’m all about the sparkles. (Did you see my last THREE posts, LOL???) Check out my article today on the Creative Mama to see how to make your own sparkly ornaments!